https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/page/7/?d=13enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/hendry-mendezs-defensive-outlook-for-2026-r1573/One of the expected names added to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5, Hendry Mendez is someone the Twins are banking on for the long term. But given his poor outfield defense, will he be expected to remain at a corner position, or do the Twins seem willing to try him out at first base for the l...1573Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:48:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/twins-trade-rumors-byron-buxton-joe-ryan-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-r1574/ESPN published a ranking of players who could be traded this offseason, and Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López were all toward the top of the list. In this video, I provide my reaction to this article, try to figure out what the Twins would target in return, and offer up a play...1574Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:45:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/will-other-twins-starters-move-to-the-bullpen-in-2026-r1571/The Twins certainly have enough pitchers on the 40-man to fill a bullpen (Andrew Morris, Marco Raya, Mick Abel, Kendry Rojas, David Festa, Taj Bradley, et al), but which of the young minor league starters, or those in the majors, look to be moving to the bullpen full-time in 2026 to shore up the la...1571Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/new-twins-catcher-alex-jacksons-outlook-for-2026-r1570/Alex Jackson has not had the best career for a former first-round pick and backup catcher, but 2025 was his best season to date, even though it was limited to 37 games. Jeremy and Jamie review his numbers to see what kind of sample he could provide for the Twins in a similar number of games played...1570Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/twins-rule-5-players-protected-unprotected-r1569/With the Rule 5 Draft coming up during the Winter Meetings, the Twins went ahead and protected six Rule 5 eligible players by adding them to the 40-man roster. This year was more clear-cut on who would be added and who would be left off, but there were still two names that came as somewhat of a surp...1569Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:48:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/did-the-twins-overpay-for-alex-jackson-r1568/Payton Eeles had become a fan favorite prospect in the Twins farm system over the last two years, and was just traded for backstop Alex Jackson. Eeles' 5'5" stature and hard work ethic made him a standout for the Twins, but did the hometown crowd overvalue him because of his story, or did the Twins...1568Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:47:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/the-twins-made-a-trade-more-to-come-r1567/The Twins traded tiny grit machine Payton Eeles to the Orioles for catcher Alex Jackson. In this edition of Twins 5, I share my reaction to that trade and the non-tender deadline which Trevor Larnach survived. I also speculate on the possibility Ryan Jeffers and Matt Wallner get traded, briefly dis...1567Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:44:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/can-bailey-ober-bounce-back-into-form-in-2026-r1566/Bailey Ober had the worst year of his career in 2025. If an offseason full of rest helps him heal from a nagging hip injury, which is exactly what he needs, then the Twins have some better stabilization in their starting rotation, whether or not they trade Lopez and/or Ryan.1566Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:47:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/what-can-the-twins-expect-in-a-trade-return-for-joe-ryan-r1565/Joe Ryan is the most likely man to be traded by the Twins this offseason. Even with some down starts in August and September, he can still net a valuable return in prospects and MLB talent if the Twins do end up moving him. Jamie and Jeremy explore some teams whose talent could net the Twins a valu...1565Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/john-kleins-feel-good-story-continues-twins-protect-6-prospects-acquire-bullpen-arm-r1564/The Minnesota Twins added six prospects to their 40-man roster in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft: Gabriel Gonzalez, John Klein, Hendry Mendez, Andrew Morris, Connor Prielipp, and Kendry Rojas. Klein is a great story, a Minnesota boy who was a long shot to ever make it this far, having...1564Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:42:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/how-do-we-assess-walker-jenkins-r1563/A look at the 2025 season for Walker Jenkins, the Twins' top prospect, who was once again cut short due to injury, and what his long-term outlook may ultimately be, given his unique blend of upside and polish.1563Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:47:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/what-will-the-twins-do-with-pablo-lopez-this-offseason-r1561/There's no denying Pablo Lopez is on the trade block this offseason, but with Lopez slated to earn $21.75 million next season, he may be harder to move compared to Joe Ryan, who is still under arbitration. Will the Twins entertain offers for Lopez, or will they intend to keep him and improve their...1561Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:47:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/derek-falvey-wants-to-add-is-he-delusional-r1562/Twins 5: A rundown of a handful of recent Minnesota Twins news items. Today's video reacts to Derek Falvey's comments from the GM meetings about wanting to add this offseason, the lack of MLB playing experience on the Twins coaching staff, Royce Lewis' first impression of new manager Derek Shelton a...1562Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:47:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/could-byron-buxton-be-traded-this-offseason-r1560/The Athletic's Dan Hayes had another article that had Twins fans talking, and not in a positive light, as people in Byron Buxton's camp have suggested he is more open to being traded to a contender if the Twins front office continues to tear down the roster. The guys at Destination the Show dissect...1560Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:43:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/former-twin-killer-grady-sizemore-joins-twins-coaching-staff-r1559/Derek Shelton is making good on his word to bring in coaches with more major league experience, as former Cleveland Guardians centerfielder Grady Sizemore will be the Twins' first base, base running, and outfield coach for 2026.1559Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:40:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/latroy-hawkins-comes-full-circle-as-twins-new-bullpen-coach-r1558/The Twins have brought in one of the longest tenured MLB relievers to become their next bullpen coach in LaTroy Hawkins. Hawkins has spent the last eight seasons as a special advisor to the club and will now be the coach in the area in which he has the highest level of expertise. Jamie and Jeremy b...1558Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:45:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/matt-wallners-future-in-the-twins-lineup-r1557/Matt Wallner had one of the most bizarre seasons for a power hitter in recent memory. What changes will he be making this off-season to improve upon his swing and hit pitches faster than 95 MPH?1557Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:48:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/how-can-brooks-lee-cut-down-on-his-chase-rate-r1556/Brooks Lee is all but set to be the 2026 Opening Day shortstop, but his biggest issue was his chase rate in 2025. How can he cut down on the bad swings at the plate and improve upon his strike zone judgement to keep playing every day next year1556Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:42:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/will-royce-lewis-ever-return-to-his-peak-form-r1555/Royce Lewis showed signs of his old self in the second half of 2025. He still has a ways to go to be back to where he was in 2023, but he's at least turning in the right direction. How can he maintain the progression to be one of the Twins' most reliable bats in the lineup?1555Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:42:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/the-twins-need-to-cash-out-on-trevor-larnach-r1554/The Twins are likely to non-tender Trevor Larnach in the coming weeks, but there is a case to be made for him to be one of the Twins' top trade candidates. Larnach will not net the highest return in any trade on his own, but he could at least alleviate his salary while getting a new reliever in a w...1554Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:41:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/why-the-twins-need-to-keep-ryan-jeffers-in-2026-r1553/Ryan Jeffers has one last season of arbitration left with the Twins, making him a likely trade candidate this offseason. While he'll be in trade talks, the Twins have a greater need to keep him around for any decent chance to win next season.1553Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:42:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/another-bleak-offseason-coming-for-the-twins-r1552/Following the Twins' introductory presser with Derek Shelton, media members held a scrum with Derek Falvey on what's ahead on their offseason agenda. Theo was a part of the scrum, and from what he heard from Falvey, it doesn't sound like much will be changing from the last two offseasons.1552Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:48:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/first-impressions-from-derek-sheltons-presser-r1551/The Twins have introduced Derek Shelton as the 15th manager in franchise history. Jamie and Jeremy share their first impressions of Shelton's introduction to the fans and what they can expect from him before spring training.1551Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:23:51 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/what-derek-sheltons-hiring-signals-r1550/Twins 5: A rundown of a handful of recent Minnesota Twins news items. Among the topics discussed are what Derek Shelton's hiring as manager signals, celebrating LaTroy Hawkins' hiring as bullpen coach, the Twins moving on from Jose Miranda, losing Cody Laweryson to waivers, and how I see the bullpen...1550Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:01:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/does-derek-shelton-deserve-credit-for-developing-players-in-pittsburgh-r1549/It's not the manager's main job to develop talent, but the Twins reiterated how much they want a manager who is good at developing talent when they began their search for a new manager. Derek Shelton had a good track record as a hitting coach in Cleveland and Tampa Bay, but can the same be said fo...1549Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:42:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/will-the-boston-red-sox-continue-their-pursuit-of-joe-ryan-r1548/The Boston Red Sox made a late trade deadline push to acquire Joe Ryan, to no avail. Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic is already stoking the fire about a potential trade package for Ryan. Will they find a deal before Opening Day 2026?1548Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:46:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/is-derek-shelton-getting-a-better-roster-than-what-he-had-in-pittsburgh-r1547/With the Twins looking as though they are heading in a similar direction to the Pirates, there is an argument to be made that they have a better balance of talent on their roster than the Pirates did in Derek Shelton's tenure (aside from Paul Skenes). Could this better balance of talent on the Twin...1547Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:45:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/how-low-will-the-minnesota-twins-payroll-go-in-2026-r1546/The Minnesota Twins have only $37 million in guaranteed contracts heading into the offseason. With 10 arbitration-eligible players, that leaves 28 spots that will be filled with mostly pre-arbitration players making league minimum. Will their payroll surpass $80 million?1546Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:41:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/will-derek-shelton-manage-differently-than-rocco-baldelli-r1545/Since he was Rocco Baldelli's bench coach in 2019, there are questions on whether Derek Shelton will manage this team any differently than Baldelli did in his Twins tenure. Jamie and Jeremy take a look at what could be different and what might remain the same.1545Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:43:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-videos/twins/does-sheltons-hiring-even-matter-for-the-future-of-the-twins-r1544/As the offseason begins, the Twins do not look as though they'll be competing for playoff contention in the near future. If that continues to be the case all winter, then does the hiring of Derek Shelton even matter for the team if complacency is the status quo?1544Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:45:01 +0000